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Reviews
Be careful installing
"You have to be very careful screwing in this unit because if you twist the camera by the wrong section you can sever all the internal wires and thus cut power to unit; especially if there is any resistance to screwing it in, ie obstruction from the light fixture. I couldn't fit my hand to the top of the unit to screw in from the top where it connects with bulb socket so I screwed in from the bottom and that is how it broke as the fat part of the camera didn't quite fit all the way up the fixture as I screwed it in and I forced it a bit too much. I missed the return window with Bestbuy and thus had to go through Lorex warranty and this was a very cumbersome process with a difficult to understand agent that took about an hour on phone and I'm still working through that process and the higher ups have to approve the warranty claim and they promised a call back. I did buy 2 of these and 1 of them works great after using a 1" extender that I bought on Amazon (Lorex sells extenders too but much more expensive); and I am very satisfied with it. It can follow anything that triggers it and has provided very interesting activities that happens near front door of my house all night long including raccoons and possums. For some reason I have had to reset the position a few times as it gets off track for its default positioning but that is pretty minor and hasn't been a problem lately. Also be sure to get a micro sd card for it as you will need storage or you will need to get a cloud subscription. No monthly subscription is needed if you get a card. So don't force anything when installing I think is the key advice. Otherwise I'd a solid camera at a very fair price for the incredible technology of this. If it won't screw in then get an extender or back off; they don't give you any warning about this in the install instructions. Maybe partially my fault but since there was no warning about this, I don't feel bad about making warranty claim and hopefully getting a replacement. I didn't realize that when I was twisting the bottom that the top was not turning too; hopefully that makes sense."
— BeSafe (4/5)
Good ok
"Good little camera. Good view just a little slow even with the sd card"
— MariaC (4/5)
Super easy to install
"The resolution its perfec and super easy to conect to my phone"
— JUANA (5/5)
Great security camera
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— MMRR (5/5)
Worth it, but not perfect
"The picture quality is really good. There are a couple glitches though. The light loses brightness over time and the only way to restore it is to reboot the camera. The automatic scheduling system for the light doesn't always work correctly. Sometimes the detection features misses people, only marking it as motion."
— Shane (4/5)
Lorex 2K Wi‑Fi Smart Lightbulb Pan‑Tilt Camera
"The Lorex 2K Wi-Fi Smart Lightbulb Camera is easy to set up since it installs like a regular lightbulb, offers wide surveillance with its pan-and-tilt feature, delivers clear 2K video with color night vision and built-in lighting, and supports local microSD storage so there are no monthly fees."
— LeslieL (5/5)
Great Security Cam
"Does everything I wanted it to do, but storage is on the card, so if it were to be taken, my photo/video footage would be gone as well."
— User595569 (4/5)
Innovative for what it is
"I've tried several different security systems over the last couple of years, mostly wireless and run on battery power. I find that for the most part, I don't need an expansive multi-camera system, and keeping up with charging so many different batteries on these systems is just too much for me to maintain. After giving it a lot of thought, I really only want coverage at my front and back doors, maybe a camera in the living room. I landed on the lightbulb camera, which seemed super easy, running on wired power without having to wire anything by just screwing it into a socket, which DOES work very well. I also liked the idea that the space would already be pre-lit since the camera is also a light. Unfortunately, though, after using this unit for several weeks, I realize that having the camera on the bottom hinders the ability for the light itself to completely or effectively illuminate the front porch, which is where I installed mine. My porch light sconce is on the longer side, though, so I guess this problem could be fixed if I switched out to a shorter version? The problem with that is I feel like the camera would be more noticeable. As far as the actual performance, I am pretty impressed. The range isn't as far as a more expensive camera, but I really only care to see my porch, front yard area and my driveway where my car is parked at night. This does the job just fine, even at 2k resolution instead of 4k. The two-way audio is kind of muffled, but it could be the fact that we've had some heavier rain in San Diego recently, and there's no note anywhere about how wet the unit should or shouldn't get. All in all, for the price and for the basic functionality I need, I'm happy I took a chance on it. I'll likely upgrade to something a bit more high-tech in the future, but this serves it's purpose for now. I'd recommend for outside of an indoor apartment for sure!"
— MsLittlejohn (3/5)
Excellent Security camera
"Time will tell how long this will last outside but so far it's working great and has a good video quality. If you don't have a Lorex account its fairly simple to create one either in the app or online. Just remember your credentials if you do it online, not in the app. One very nice thing about this security camera is that it is obvious to anyone coming near it what it is. Indoors or outdoors you get a nice clear image and the pan and tilt feature is pretty cool. You can set it in the app and forget and be secure in knowing that whatever area you are using this camera in is covered. The light feature is a nice bonus. Between being able to adjust the color temp and brightness of the white light, you also can set it for dawn to dusk which for some is a great thing if you have this outside in a area that might need a little extra attention. No special skills needed to use this except reading directions and being sable to use a smart phone or tablet. Works with Android and IOS. The local storage is a huge bonus. No subscription needed. If you are in the market for a security camera that is simple and easy to use, this is one I would give a shot."
— Malcolm (5/5)
Easy security in odd places
"You can't have enough security, and I've gone through quite a few iterations. I've had wired cameras, but hated them because it was always such a hassle to route all the wiring. So I got wireless solar-powered cameras, but they're bulky and stick out like a sore thumb. I also have doorbell cameras that wire into the doorbell wiring and even a floodlight camera that just wired itself in place of my floodlight. So I thought, why isn't there a camera that can just screw into a light socket and use that power??? Fast forward a year and here we are, reviewing exactly what I've been wanting. Setting up this Lorex cam is about as easy as it gets. I just downloaded the app and it walks you through a few simple steps, including a firmware update, and it was ready to use within minutes. You have to pay attention to the app you get though, as I found several different Lorex apps in the App Store. Once setup, I went into the app, configured some settings and setup notification alerts. Best part though is that I was able to open the app, go straight to the camera, and easily control the view. The camera was responsive to my inputs and the picture quality was as good as expected for it only being 2K. One feature this camera has that I thought I would have to give up is that it does also have a light built into it, so while you're taking up a light socket for it, you don't have to give up the actual light, and it's plenty bright. I think what my favorite thing about this camera is though is how easy it is to move around. If there's a light socket, there's a security viewing location, and moving it is as easy as changing a light bulb. For times when I go on vacation and want an extra security camera inside my house, I just screw it into a ceiling light, floor light, or whatever location I want. Other times I'll have to keep my normally garaged car outside for a night, and for those occasions I just screw the camera into my porch light. The one thing I do wish Lorex added though was an adjustable socket somehow to make it easier to use when you want to use it with a socket that is anything but vertical. Luckily I found angled light socket adapters online, but it seems like something that should be either integrated or maybe included with a device like this. Overall I'm really happy with this camera and it has given me a lot more peace of mind in situations where I normally wouldn't."
— CKent (5/5)
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